Tag: Marketing

Product Roadmaps – How much to share, with whom and by whom?

Roadmaps seem like such a simple concept. Simply share what you intend to build so that customers and prospects are happy. Hah! There are political, relationship, accounting and legal issues to deal with. In the ideal world, the product manager would have a clear vision of where the product is going strategically, a good handle […]

Customization leads to failure

What is the leading cause of product failure with startups?  Well, I don’t have the quantitative research to prove it, but I would guess that somewhere near the top is over-customization to suit the needs of ‘important’ customers. You probably know the drill: Create vision and product plan Try to sell product Meet great prospect […]